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Uncategorized Published - 15 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency treatment for improving knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis

DG Journal Club AUTHORS: Jian Liu, Ting Wang et al. J Orthop Surg Res. 2022 Jan 15; 17(1): 21 BACKGROUND The clinical utility of radiofrequency (RF) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of RF treatment in patients with knee OA. METHODS Searches […]

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Uncategorized Published - 15 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Study suggests COVID-19 increases risk of cardiovascular diseases up to 1 year later

DG Alerts Findings from a study published in Nature Medicine showed that 1-year risks and burdens of cardiovascular diseases among people who survive the acute phase of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are substantial and span several cardiovascular disorders. “We provide evidence that, beyond the first 30 days of infection, people with COVID-19 exhibited increased risks and 12-month […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
In-Hospital Opioid Consumption After the Previous Cesarean Delivery Weakly Predicts Opioid Consumption After Index Delivery

AUTHORS: Komatsu, Ryu MD, MS et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 BACKGROUND: To predict opioid consumption and pain intensity after the index cesarean delivery, we tested a hypothesis that opioid consumption after the previous cesarean delivery of the same patient can predict the opioid consumption after the index cesarean delivery. We further tested a secondary […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Low-Concentration Norepinephrine Infusion for Major Surgery

AUTHORS: Aykanat, Verna M. FANZCA, MBBS, BMedSci (Hons) et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 410-418 BACKGROUND:  Prevention of hypotension during the intra- and postoperative period is an important goal. Peripheral administration of low-concentration norepinephrine may be a safe and effective strategy to reduce the risk of hypotension. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Cognitive Recovery by Decade in Healthy 40- to 80-Year-Old Volunteers After Anesthesia Without Surgery

AUTHORS: Baxter, Mark G. PhD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 389-399 BACKGROUND:  Postoperative delirium and postoperative cognitive dysfunction are the most common complications for older surgical patients. General anesthesia may contribute to the development of these conditions, but there are little data on the association of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Dexmedetomidine Alleviates Gut-Vascular Barrier Damage and Distant Hepatic Injury Following Intestinal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury in Mice

AUTHORS: Zhang, Yi-Nan MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 419-431 BACKGROUND:  Intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) challenge often results in gut barrier dysfunction and induces distant organ injury. Dexmedetomidine has been shown to protect intestinal epithelial barrier against I/R attack. The present study aims to investigate the degree […]

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Uncategorized Published - 14 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Multicenter Study Evaluating Nitrous Oxide Use for Labor Analgesia at High- and Low-Altitude Institutions

AUTHORS: Wood, Cristina MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 294-302 Abstract BACKGROUND: Nitrous oxide (N2O) has been used nationally as an analgesic in many clinical settings. While neuraxial analgesia is still the most commonly used labor analgesic in the United States, there is increasing use of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
The Association Between Race and Adverse Postoperative Outcomes in Children With Congenital Heart Disease Undergoing Noncardiac Surgery

AUTHORS: Nasr, Viviane G. MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 357-368 BACKGROUND:  The association between race and perioperative outcomes has been evaluated in adult cardiac surgical and in healthy pediatric patients but has not been evaluated in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) presenting for noncardiac […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia Negotiation: Who Are the Players?

Author: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary Negotiating an anesthesia services agreement involves a nuanced approach and an appreciation of the role that all the important parties play.  To be successful in such a negotiation, anesthesia groups should consider the recommendations discussed in today’s alert. Anesthesia Negotiation: Who Are the Players? It used to be that when […]

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Uncategorized Published - 11 February, 2022    By - Dr Clemens
Effective Dose of Prophylactic Oxytocin Infusion During Cesarean Delivery in 90% Population of Nonlaboring Patients With Preeclampsia Receiving Magnesium Sulfate Therapy and Normotensives

AUTHORS: Tyagi, Asha MD et al Anesthesia & Analgesia: February 2022 – Volume 134 – Issue 2 – p 303-311 Abstract BACKGROUND: Oxytocin administration during cesarean delivery is the first-line therapy for the prevention of uterine atony. Patients with preeclampsia may receive magnesium sulfate, a drug with known tocolytic effects, for seizure prophylaxis. However, no study […]

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